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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.68 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.68 and 95.08 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.68 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.68 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.68 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 22,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.29/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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